Around most of the Atlantic the continental slope descends into an oceanic trench but around the Pacific the continental slope merges with a more gently sloping continental rise.

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The statement is incorrect; it is the Pacific Ocean that is characterized by oceanic trenches, while the Atlantic Ocean typically has a more gently sloping continental rise.

Around Most of the Atlantic the Continental Slope Descends into an Oceanic